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The symptoms of depression

Depression is more than simply a low mood: it causes mental anguish, impacts on our ability to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks, and can cause us to function poorly in work, education and socially.

At worst, depression can lead to suicide, now the second leading cause of death among 15 to 29-year-olds.

The symptoms of depression develop gradually and affect different people in different ways. Some of the symptoms your friend/loved one might be struggling with are: